Archery bow with projectile

ABSTRACT

A bow and missile device, the bow having a central opening integrally therein, so that a missile when impelled by the bowstring passes through the central opening. The missile is of spherical or other solid configuration, and has a pair of wings affixed to a slit in the missile so that the wings may be folded around the bow string and be grasped by the user to facilitate propelling the missile by means of the bowstring, through the central opening in the bow.

United States Patent Inventor Walter John Babyn 91 Watson Ave., Toronto 9,0ntario, Canada Appl. No. 32,168

Filed Apr. 27, 1970 Patented Dec. 28, 1971 ARCHERY BOW WITH PROJECTILE 6 Claims, 4 Drawing Figs.

U.S. Cl 124/23, 273/102 R, 273/1065 B, 273/1065 C, 273/D1G. 2

Int. Cl F41b 5/00 Field of Search 124/22, 23, 24, 20, 17, 41; 273/1065 R, 106.5 B, 106.5 C, 106

A; 46/74 UX References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 10/1928 Keller 124/22 1,831,230 11/1931 Copasm 124/22 1 1,847,593 3/1932 Cameron. 124/24 2,186,386 1/1940 Lowell..... 124/24 2,667,352 1/1954 Sepersky 47/74 UX Primary ExaminerRichard C. Pinkham Assistant Examiner-Wil1iam R. Browne Att0rneyJerry B. Cesak ABSTRACT: A bow and missile device, the bow having a central opening integrally therein, so that a missile when impelled by the bowstring passes through the central opening. The missile is of spherical or other solid configuration, and has a pair of wings affixed to a slit in the missile so that the wings may be folded around the bow string and be grasped by the user to facilitate propelling the missile by means of the bowstring, through the central opening in the bow.

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ARCHERY BOW WITH PROJECTILE This invention relates to a novel bow of the bow and arrow type, and a novel missile for use therewith.

It is an object of this invention to provide a novel bow which is adapted to project a missile which may be spherical, egg shaped, or of any other desired solid configuration, as will be explained hereinafter.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a novel bow and missile which is relatively inexpensive to manufacture, yet will permit the user to gain competance in the use thereof with relatively little practice.

The bow and missile device of this invention may be used for target practice, by utilizing a dark colored target, such as black or any other suitable color, the target may then be coated with chalk or the like, so that when the missile contacts the target a discernible mark will be left, to indicate the accuracy of the shot.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a bow device comprising an upper and lower section of elastic or pliable material, connected with and to a central section having a central opening therein, for use in projecting a missile.

The bow and missile device according to this invention eliminates most of the dangers of conventional bow and arrow devices. Even in conventional arrows, which are provided with rubber suction cups or the like, children have been known to be injured when the protective rubber device is removed or lost. Further, there is inherent danger in arrows, as a result of children falling thereon.

Reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. I is a front elevation of a bow according to the invention;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the bow showing one embodiment of a missile in place on the bow string;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the missile according to the invention; and

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the missile of FIG. 3.

Detailed reference will now be made to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals identify like parts.

As seen in FIG. 1 the bow consists of a pliable or elastic upper portion 2, and a corresponding elastic lower portion 4, united by a central circular portion 6 which is also constructed of pliable or elastic material such as wood, plastics, metal, or the like. Circular member 6 is provided centrally between upper and lower members 2, and may conveniently be fabricated integrally with members 2 and 6. Alternatively, upper and lower members 2 may be fabricated separately, and united with central portion 6 by any known means, such as a slip collar or the like.

As seen in FIG. 2, in side elevation the bow of this invention has a traditional appearance, the elastic or flexible portions 2, 4 and 6 being provided with a bow string 8. As seen in FIG. 2 missile I is in position to be fired or projected by its recoil when suddenly released from string 8 as will be explained hereinafter.

Missile 10 as seen most clearly in FIG. 3 is provided with a central triangular slit 12 having secured therein a double flap or wing 14. Wing 14 may be of leather, plastics, or any other suitable material, and is secured to missile 10 by means of adhesive, heat welding, or any other suitable means. Alternatively, said missile may be integrally molded with said wings by known molding techniques. The missile may be manufactured of soft sponge rubber, soft molded plastics, including rigid foam polystyrene.

The triangular slit in missile I0 should project forwardly at least two thirds of the depth thereof, in order to ensure relatively straight flight, after projection.

It will be appreciated that the circular member 6 shown in FIG. 1 may be of a vertically oval configuration, or have any other desired shape such as rectangular, diamond or the like.

Alternatively, a small pouch (not shown) may be centrally provided in string 8, so that missiles can be projected in the manner of a slingshot or catapult, the missile passing through opening 6 in the bow.

In operation missile l0 |s placed on string 8 by passing the wings 14 on each side of string 8, the Wings 14 then being held between thumb and forefinger in the manner of a traditional bow, while the bow portion is held in the user's hand, immediately below opening 6. Projecting of the missile is then accomplished in the traditional manner, missile 10 passing through opening 6 during flight.

If the missile is of soft, bouncy, material, it will tend to return to the shooter after it has struck a target, an advantage over arrows, which of course must be retrieved from the target.

The invention should be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed as new is:

l. A bow and missile combination comprising, a missile, a bow having upper and lower sections of elastic material, and a central section having said upper and lower sections connected thereto, said central section being provided with a central opening for passage of the missile therethrough, the missile being provided with a generally triangular shaped slit extending radially to the periphery of the missile for receiving a bowstring, and flexible wings secured to the missile and projecting outwardly therefrom in spaced generally parallel planes at the opposite sides of said slit.

2. The device as defined in claim I wherein said upper and lower bow sections are removably connected to said central section.

3. The device as defined in claim I wherein said flexible wings are formed separately from said missile and are secured thereto at the opposite sides of said slit.

4. The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said flexible wings are formed integrally with said missile.

5. The device as defined in claim I wherein said bow also includes a string extending between said upper and lower bow sections, said string being receivable between said flexible wings of said missile.

6. The device as defined in claim 5 wherein said flexible wings constitute a finger-gripping area for said missile. 

2. The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said upper and lower bow sections are removably connected to said central section.
 3. The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said flexible wings are formed separately from said missile and are secured thereto at the opposite sides of said slit.
 4. The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said flexible wings are formed integrally with said missile.
 5. The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said bow also includes a string extending between said upper and lower bow sections, said string being receivable between said flexible wings of said missile.
 6. The device as defined in claim 5 wherein said flexible wings constitute a finger-gripping area for said missile. 